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Advantages: Well situated, value for money
Disadvantages: A bit pricey

From my experience in 1997. Been with my family during my sister's graduation day in Lincoln University. Though, it has been a long time ago, hopefully it will benefit you guys who want to stay in this hotel. This hotel is very strategically located. Bus stop, souvenirs shop, tram cars, botanical garden to name a few are within walking distance. The room is spacious and well decorated. When you first entered the hotel, you will fascinated with their ...
...and a lot of facilities that you never thought of to get from the hotel. Neat and tidy. You will feel like at home immediately or more like you are in "the castle" and be pampered as "king" or "queen". The staff are very friendly and helpful to your needs. Recommended for all especially honeymooners to make their honeymoon more "spicy". ... Read review

Advantages: excellent location, friendly staff
Disadvantages: tv room, internet facilities

...you would like. At base Christchurch I stayed in three different rooms, across two visits. The first was a 6-bed mixed dorm with no facilities (apart from a rattling window!), situated on the second floor next to the television room. The rooms are cleaned daily with bed sheets changed before arrival. There are communal bathrooms on all floors, which are available as either mixed or single-sex. These typically have three or four showers, three or ...
...has to be noted that base Christchurch has some of the cleanest communal facilities I have experienced in a hostel. The second room I stayed in, also a 6-share mixed dorm, had the added benefit of an en-suite (toilet, basin and shower), for just a small surcharge (approximately 2 NZD per night) and was without the rattling window. With six people in the room, however, there can be an availability problem if you don't want to use the communal facilities ... Read review

Advantages: Near to city centre, borders 2 acre park, shuttle bus services
Disadvantages: Bar closes a little early

We contacted the hotel before hand to arrange a free shuttle bus service provided by the hotel to pick us up, which was there on time and well serviced. During the short 20 mins drive to the hotel the driver advised us about all the things that were able to us and even took a short detour to show us where things were located so we felt comfterable straight away. Check in process was smooth and easy, and the first glances of the hotel did not dissapoint. ...
...rose, vegeatable, indegious and many more which made it look very scenic. The rooms were big and clean, and the all important mattress was extemly comfortable. The bathroom was of a good size and had all the mod cons you can expect including a heated mirror. The staff were extemly helpful, in both queries and tips and it made the stay in christchurch extra speacil. The decor of the hotel did look a little dated but the warm atmosphere by the numerous ... Read review

Advantages: centrally located for all that Christchurch has to offer
Disadvantages: some rooms are noisy if at the back, near the top.

Ideally situated within Christchurch city so is handy for nearby restaurants and shops etc. This is a huge hotel and is part of the Millenium Hotels group. This makes it quite impersonal but the staff are very professional and helpful. The foyer is smart and reception efficient. You're given a hand with baggage. We stayed on two separate occasions. Rooms are spacious and adequate. Facilities include tv and access to internet, tea and coffee making ...
...a laundry (great when you're travelling around). Some rooms have views across the park and even though they are on the roadside, there is little noise. Some rooms have a less than appealing view over the back (carpark etc). If you're in a room overlooking the back on one of the higher floors you're likely to hear the large fans on the roof. Beds are large (? Queen size) but is swathed in bedding. There is extra bedding(!) and pillows should you ... Read review

Advantages: Well located,quiet,comfortable,clean,excellent service,
Disadvantages: breakfast time in the restaurant a little hectic

...Staying at the recently refurbished Elms Hotel on Papanui Road (their claim that "Nothing is too much trouble" we certainly found to be true!) was a pleasure. Reception staff offered a warm welcome, and a great willingness to assist us in finalising and resolving problems with our travel arrangements.Free secure storage was kindly provided for two exceedingly large pieces of luggage that we did not require for our 10 days moving around South Island. ...
...midway between the international airport and the centre of Christchurch itself. The airport to hotel transfer by a member of the hotel staff was prompt and efficient.Further the hotel lies on 3 main bus routes offering a frequent service -a very swift and cheap -into central Christchurch. Our room was extremely comfortable, quiet,well designed with the little extras that matter ( coffee making to name but one!),clean and immaculately presented.And ... Read review